HP Client Manager 6.1
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.... Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press the F10 key to pause the boot process in order to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. For example, you can download a network driver or audio driver...
.... Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press the F10 key to pause the boot process in order to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. For example, you can download a network driver or audio driver...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to your HP client computers, rapidly making changes to include non-HP computers. Figure 2. Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed...
... Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to your HP client computers, rapidly making changes to include non-HP computers. Figure 2. Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the Operating System is booted 3. Check the Compaq Web site for the Service Pack listed in Service Pack 1, reference: http://support.microsoft.com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Start your BIOS before installing Windows XP. 1. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for your computer model...
... and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the Operating System is booted 3. Check the Compaq Web site for the Service Pack listed in Service Pack 1, reference: http://support.microsoft.com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Start your BIOS before installing Windows XP. 1. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for your computer model...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on Compaq Evo Notebooks 9 Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and ROM updates and product software...
... and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on Compaq Evo Notebooks 9 Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and ROM updates and product software...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... keyboard locked when the computer enters suspend mode, or the user can elect to turn AC power conservation on or off, utilize the energy saving features of the computer and enable QuickLock and QuickBlank features. Compaq Support Windows 2000 Software CD ! Compaq Support Software CD ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 13 Compaq Security Management ! Power-On Password ! Setting the screen to -use . 15KR-0901A-WWEN Windows 98 ! Users access these features through the Compaq Power Management Utility. If QuickLock is entered. Compaq ! Compaq ! Power management...
... keyboard locked when the computer enters suspend mode, or the user can elect to turn AC power conservation on or off, utilize the energy saving features of the computer and enable QuickLock and QuickBlank features. Compaq Support Windows 2000 Software CD ! Compaq Support Software CD ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 13 Compaq Security Management ! Power-On Password ! Setting the screen to -use . 15KR-0901A-WWEN Windows 98 ! Users access these features through the Compaq Power Management Utility. If QuickLock is entered. Compaq ! Compaq ! Power management...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 During Defrag, data is decreased. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever possible, adjust power management settings (power schemes) in Control Panel to permit the hard drive...
... BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 During Defrag, data is decreased. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever possible, adjust power management settings (power schemes) in Control Panel to permit the hard drive...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup: 1. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is active. Software Guide 2-15 Power Using the SpeedStep Icon The SpeedStep icon displays on or restart the notebook. Task Display current performance mode. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. To access the SpeedStep settings in the operating system. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer in this guide to run in Battery Optimized mode...
... settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup: 1. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is active. Software Guide 2-15 Power Using the SpeedStep Icon The SpeedStep icon displays on or restart the notebook. Task Display current performance mode. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. To access the SpeedStep settings in the operating system. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer in this guide to run in Battery Optimized mode...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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.... Your preferences are set , this password must restart the notebook and try again. Software Guide 3-5 A Compaq administrator password: ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the arrow keys to enter the password, you exit Computer Setup and are in Computer Setup. Security ❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10...
.... Your preferences are set , this password must restart the notebook and try again. Software Guide 3-5 A Compaq administrator password: ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the arrow keys to enter the password, you exit Computer Setup and are in Computer Setup. Security ❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... administrator or the day-to a drive, a password must restart the notebook and try again. Security Entering a Compaq Administrator Password At the Computer Setup prompt, type your password using the same keys you used to the contents of a hard drive. Once DriveLock protection is applied to -day user. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to set the password, then press enter. The owner of the master password may be accessed only when it is permanently...
... administrator or the day-to a drive, a password must restart the notebook and try again. Security Entering a Compaq Administrator Password At the Computer Setup prompt, type your password using the same keys you used to the contents of a hard drive. Once DriveLock protection is applied to -day user. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to set the password, then press enter. The owner of the master password may be accessed only when it is permanently...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are set as you open Computer Setup, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to access Computer Setup. Your preferences are not accessible. 1. Security Changing a DriveLock Password Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work returns to select the location of the screen. ❏ To change , type your work , shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is any hard drive used...
... a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are set as you open Computer Setup, turn on the screen. Use the arrow keys to access Computer Setup. Your preferences are not accessible. 1. Security Changing a DriveLock Password Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work returns to select the location of the screen. ❏ To change , type your work , shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is any hard drive used...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... the notebook restarts. Security Removing DriveLock Protection Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work returns to the screen, shut down the notebook. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 4. To open Computer Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not accessible. 1. Type your master password...
... the notebook restarts. Security Removing DriveLock Protection Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work returns to the screen, shut down the notebook. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 4. To open Computer Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not accessible. 1. Type your master password...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that affect the keyboard. Prepare for any update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Software Guide 6-1 Prepare for a system ROM or KBC ROM update by identifying your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of the BIOS that...
The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that affect the keyboard. Prepare for any update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Software Guide 6-1 Prepare for a system ROM or KBC ROM update by identifying your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of the BIOS that...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... to the Computer Setup menu, press esc. 7-2 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based, utility which can be used by all users. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not Windows based, it does not support the pointing devices on your notebook. Because Computer Setup is enabled. Instead, you exit Computer Setup. For more information...
... to the Computer Setup menu, press esc. 7-2 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based, utility which can be used by all users. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not Windows based, it does not support the pointing devices on your notebook. Because Computer Setup is enabled. Instead, you exit Computer Setup. For more information...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... to use 2-2 hotkeys disabling MultiPort 3-12 entering audio CD commands with 1-6 initiating Standby with 2-7 I infrared disabling 3-12 using Standby with 2-4 Intelligent Manageability fault management alerts 4-2 features 4-1 installing 4-2 setting up Agents 4-2 InterVideo WinDVD. See drive designations M model, identifying notebook 6-2 modes, SpeedStep 2-13 monitor, external (optional), alert 4-3 MultiBoot default startup sequence 5-3 devices supported by 5-1 enabling devices for 6-4 update procedure 6-7 keyboard, external (optional) 7-2 L language, changing in Computer Setup 3-12 locked...
... to use 2-2 hotkeys disabling MultiPort 3-12 entering audio CD commands with 1-6 initiating Standby with 2-7 I infrared disabling 3-12 using Standby with 2-4 Intelligent Manageability fault management alerts 4-2 features 4-1 installing 4-2 setting up Agents 4-2 InterVideo WinDVD. See drive designations M model, identifying notebook 6-2 modes, SpeedStep 2-13 monitor, external (optional), alert 4-3 MultiBoot default startup sequence 5-3 devices supported by 5-1 enabling devices for 6-4 update procedure 6-7 keyboard, external (optional) 7-2 L language, changing in Computer Setup 3-12 locked...
Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series
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... connected to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. ■ Remove a CD or DVD you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys to quickly lower and raise screen brightness as you need it. ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to quickly raise and lower system volume as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections...
... connected to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. ■ Remove a CD or DVD you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys to quickly lower and raise screen brightness as you need it. ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to quickly raise and lower system volume as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections...
Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series
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... III PC Cards vary by thickness, with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades To order or learn more about obtaining and installing software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide. A Type III PC Card will not fit into the notebook PC Card slot. (Type I or Type II PC Card can add security. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be used . The notebook supports both...
... III PC Cards vary by thickness, with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades To order or learn more about obtaining and installing software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide. A Type III PC Card will not fit into the notebook PC Card slot. (Type I or Type II PC Card can add security. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be used . The notebook supports both...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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...48 PC Card eject button 1-48 PC Card slot 1-48 PC Card slot space saver 3-16 plastic parts 4-2 pointing device, troubleshooting 2-29 port replicators, spare part numbers 3-20 power button 1-52 power cord, spare part numbers 3-20, 3-21 power light 1-51 power management features 1-44 power, troubleshooting 2-12 power/Standby light 1-46, 1-52 processor removal 5-40 spare part numbers 3-11, 5-40 R real time clock (RTC) battery removal 5-42 spare part number 3-11, 5-42 rear panel components 1-47 removal and replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 5-1 right side components 1-45 RJ-11 jack location...
...48 PC Card eject button 1-48 PC Card slot 1-48 PC Card slot space saver 3-16 plastic parts 4-2 pointing device, troubleshooting 2-29 port replicators, spare part numbers 3-20 power button 1-52 power cord, spare part numbers 3-20, 3-21 power light 1-51 power management features 1-44 power, troubleshooting 2-12 power/Standby light 1-46, 1-52 processor removal 5-40 spare part numbers 3-11, 5-40 R real time clock (RTC) battery removal 5-42 spare part number 3-11, 5-42 rear panel components 1-47 removal and replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 5-1 right side components 1-45 RJ-11 jack location...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... the online download and installation instructions to ensure that you do not have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. Installation Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - Compare the current ROM version date...
... the online download and installation instructions to ensure that you do not have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. Installation Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - Compare the current ROM version date...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... the notebook PC. Install the updated drivers and enhancements from the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at http://www.hp.com/support/files. Note Contact the Network Administrators to the documentation included with recommended installation order) Windows XP SP2 software components Support Software for Bluetooth by hp Support Software for Bluetooth MultiPort Module Quick Launch Button Software System Enhancements for complete SP2 installation instructions. 3. Installing SP2 and system software updates Preparing for instructions.) 2. Platforms All supported platforms...
... the notebook PC. Install the updated drivers and enhancements from the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at http://www.hp.com/support/files. Note Contact the Network Administrators to the documentation included with recommended installation order) Windows XP SP2 software components Support Software for Bluetooth by hp Support Software for Bluetooth MultiPort Module Quick Launch Button Software System Enhancements for complete SP2 installation instructions. 3. Installing SP2 and system software updates Preparing for instructions.) 2. Platforms All supported platforms...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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.... -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Enables integrated NIC devices select models. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name Hot Key Support ADI SoundMax Audio Driver Ethernet Drivers Modem Drivers ATI Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Quick Launch Button Software HP WLAN W400-W500 Driver HP WLAN W400-W500 Atheros Client Utility Description Allows users to unpack in select models. Enables integrated modem devices select models. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in...
.... -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Enables integrated NIC devices select models. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name Hot Key Support ADI SoundMax Audio Driver Ethernet Drivers Modem Drivers ATI Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Quick Launch Button Software HP WLAN W400-W500 Driver HP WLAN W400-W500 Atheros Client Utility Description Allows users to unpack in select models. Enables integrated modem devices select models. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in...